The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) has already initiated a study of creating a code of conduct to implement an affirmative action plan by October to ensure that disadvantaged candidates are not penalized based on their caste, religion, sex, or language.
Another initiative is a promise Dalits and socially disadvantaged to get jobs and also promote enterprise among them. The industry initiative will focus on education, skill development, employability, entrepreneurship and social development. Additionally, the Federation of India Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) pledged to adopt 100 Government-funded schools in the districts with significant SC/ST population and provide infrastructure, teaching-learning process in these schools. The FICCI is arguing for a “long-term policy of educating and empowering these disadvantaged groups right from the lower rung of the educational ladder only can help them move up the socio-economic strata.” The FICCI is asking the Government to introduce a comprehensive childhood development services to the children from the less privileged communities in India, along the lines of the “Head Start Program” run by the US Government.
Indian industry says that they do not ask their candidates for information about their caste or religion while recruiting employees in their organizations
